What is an eating disorder?
An eating disorder is a mental health condition characterized by abnormal or disordered eating habits. It is a serious condition that affects a person's emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. There are several types of eating disorders that can have serious physical and mental health consequences, including malnutrition, digestive problems, heart problems, depression, anxiety, and death.
Eating disorders by the numbers–
Importantly, you are not alone in your struggle
- 29 M Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime (1)
- 10,200 Annual deaths in the US linked to an eating disorder (2)
- 72% Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa also have at least one anxiety disorder
- 64% Individuals with anorexia nervosa also have a major depressive disorder.
Depression by the numbers –
Importantly, you are not alone in your struggle
- 21 M Americans 18 and older have had at least one major depressive episode (MIMH)
- 4.1 M Adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the US have had at least one major depressive episode.
- 3:1 The ratio between female and male adolescents with a major depressive episode
- 58% of adolescents with a major depressive episode did not get treatment.
Anxiety by the numbers –
Importantly, you are not alone in your struggle
- 68 M Americans 18 and older that have an anxiety disorder in 2022.
- 32% of adolescents aged 13-19 have at least one anxiety disorder.
- 1.5:1 Ratio between female and male adolescents with any anxiety disorder